Painting with Acrylics

Through two or three set piece paintings (as time allows) you’ll discover how to paint in a semi-realistic/impressionist style with me, professional artist Jon Sephton.

You’ll learn to paint a still life and one or two landscapes, learning skills and techniques along the way. Acrylic paints are very versatile, but I’ll focus on using them in a traditional oil-painting style.

I hope everyone will take away paintings they can be proud of.

All paints, brushes and materials are provided so there’s no need to worry about having the ‘right’ equipment.

Dates & Venue

The course will run for 10 weeks on Tuesday afternoons from 13:30 to 16:30, starting 5th February 2019 and finishing on the 9th of April 2019.

The venue will be 29 rue Sainte-Marie, Monflanquin. Tea and coffee will be provided, but if you prefer fruit/herbal teas etc, please bring whatever you prefer.

Organisation

The course is friendly, informal and, I hope, fun. We will work on one subject together, working from a photograph. It is anticipated that a painting may take two or three sessions so there will be plenty of time to work at your own pace with as much help and guidance as you would like.

The main language is English, but if they can forgive my French, I would welcome any French speakers.

Materials

All materials and equipment is included in the cost of the course. Included in the price of the course is:

Studio quality acrylic paint. For economy, larger tubes are used from which you can take fresh paint each week.

Canvas boards, smaller intially but with a larger final piece at 50cm x 60cm.

Acrylic medium for adjusting the paint

Set of six brushes for each person (to keep)

Cost

To provide a high level of personal attention and to avoid overcrowding, the number of places is limited to

8 people. The cost of the ten week course will be 160€ per person, payable at the first session and includes tuition, all materials, tea/coffee and room hire.

Celebrate autumn and Halloween by supporting Cancer Support France (CSF). It supports English-speaking people living in France who are affected by cancer.

The association will donate the income to the League Against Cancer.

Stands featuring local crafts, used books, plants, seasonal products from France and Great Britain, pastries, etc

Activites include a raffle with a large selection of prizes, competitions of pumpkin sculptures (bring your masterpiece prepared to participate in the contest). Competition for the most "scary" Halloween disguise for children (jury decision at approximately 3:00 p.m.).

A great way to practice and improve your drawing skills. Inktober challenges you produce drawings (primarily in ink) throughout October and post the result onto social media (Facebook, Instagram etc) with the hashtag #inktober or #inktober2108.

You can do it daily, or go the half-marathon route and post every other day, or just do the 5K and post once a week. What ever you decide, just be consistent with it. Inktober is about growing and improving and forming positive habits, so the more you’re consistent the better.

Post it on any social media account you want or just post it on your refrigerator. The point is to share your art with someone. :)

It's purely for fun and for people of all abilities, there's no judging or prizes although people can comment on your work. Positivity and encouragement are the usual responses.